Preparing the Bride of Christ for His Return

Preparing the Bride of Christ for His Return
Author: Janet Van Hierden
Publisher: WestBowPress
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2014-01-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1490818197

I pray that this great book will be placed in the hands of thousands of men and women across the globe. Spiritual authority and hearing the voice of God is so ably articulated, that even the ‘new’ Christian will be armed and equipped to identify and recognize these challenges when they arise. Dr. Graham Power Power Group/Global Day of Prayer Being Janet Van Hierden’s pastor has been a pleasure. She is a godly woman, deeply prayerful, who adores the Bride of Christ, and practices what she preaches. If there were anyone in our congregation whose prayers for the Bride I would appreciate and value, it would be hers. Bishop Todd Atkinson Via Apostolica & River of Life Church Being gripped with the realization that a great harvest of souls is upon us, there is a sense of urgency as the author through personal stories and testimonies gives practical advice in areas such as: Gaining advantage through “proper response in suffering”, and exposing “a deep secret of satan” Aquiring “authority through unity in marriage” What it means for a “woman to surround a man” for his protection This pithy, but easy to read manual helps prepare the Bride for the return of the Bridegroom, while leaving the reader wanting more.

Bridal Intercession

Bridal Intercession
Author: Gary Wiens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2001-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780970479112

Bridal Intercession is a book for such a time as this, approaching the topic of intercessory prayer from the perspective of the Church's place as the Bride of Christ. Rather than seeing prayer as an issue-oriented, anxiety-based exercise that produces fatigue, Gary Wiens presents prayer as joyful and romantic communion between the Lover and His Beloved. The approach is thoroughly biblical, utilizing the stories of God's relationship with His people as the foundation for the contemporary call to intercessory prayer.

Into His Presence

Into His Presence
Author: Timothy L. Anderson
Publisher: Kregel Academic
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2019-07-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0825444675

A theologically grounded treatment of what it means to be close to God Numerous Christian books aim to provide guidance on relationships with God, but few base their conclusions on a biblical theology of intimacy. In this volume, Tim Anderson develops a biblical and holistic portrait of nearness to God, exploring key themes like God's Trinitarian union, the fall, God's fatherhood, marriage imagery, suffering, and our relationship with the Holy Spirit. A concluding chapter examines contemporary Christian songs that address oneness with God and evaluates their theological messages in light of the previous chapters. Into His Presence is a helpful guide for pursuing intimacy with God and distinguishing contemporary cultural understandings of close relationships from those communicated in Scripture.

Giving Ourselves to Prayer

Giving Ourselves to Prayer
Author: Howard Baker
Publisher: PrayerShop Publishing
Total Pages: 733
Release: 2024-06-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1970176407

Compiled by Dr. Dan Crawford, this is an 80 chapter, 592 page textbook written by 80 different professors and national prayer leaders. It is a complete textbook on prayer designed for pastors and seminary students and Christian college students who are training for the ministry. The content covers both personal prayer issues and concepts and how to grow prayer in a church. Here are the 4 Sections of the book and a listing of some of the chapter topics: Section One: The Theological Foundation of Prayer Chapter 1: The Bible and Prayer- Gary T. Meadors Chapter 2: Jewish Traditions of Prayer- Jan Verbrugge Chapter 3: Prayer and the Kingdom of God- Ron Walborn Chapter 4: God the Father and Prayer- Patricia A. Outlaw Chapter 5: God the Son and Prayer- James R. Wicker Chapter 6: Praying in the Name of Jesus- Randal Roberts Chapter 7: The Gospel of Prayer- John W. Taylor Chapter 8: God the Spirit and Prayer- James L. Wakefield Chapter 12: The Aspects, Varieties and Kinds of Prayer- Alice Smith Chapter 13: Prayer and the Sovereignty of God- Leith Anderson Chapter 15: Problems of Seemingly Unanswered Prayer- Elmer L. Towns Chapter 19: Responding in Prayer to God's Character- Aida Besancon Spencer Section Two: The Personal Passion for Prayer Chapter 23: Jesus as a Role Model of Personal Passion in Prayer- Howard Baker Chapter 25: Disciplines of Personal Prayer- Dan R. Crawford Chapter 30: How to Address God in Prayer- William David Spencer Chapter 31: To Whom Does God Listen?- W. Bingham Hunter Chapter 32: How to Hear from God in Prayer- Calvin A. Blom Section Three: The Corporate Expression of Prayer Chapter 41: The Bible and Church Prayer- J. Chris Schofield Chapter 42: The Place of Prayer in the Early Church- Steve Booth Chapter 43: The Meaning of "A House of Prayer"- Dennis Fuqua Chapter 44: How to Build a House of Prayer- Dave Butts Chapter 47: Leading/Facilitating Corporate Prayer- Phil Miglioratti Chapter 48: Prayer in the Corporate Worship Service- Jonathan Graf Chapter 54: Mobilizing Youth to Pray- Mike Higgs Chapter 55: Prayer Components for City-wide Movements- Tom White Chapter 56: Pastoral Prayers of Intercession- Stan May Chapter 57: Worship Based Prayer vs. List Based Prayer- Dick Eastman Chapter 60: How to Evaluate the Prayer Life of a Congregation- Daniel Henderson Section Four: The Global Impact of Prayer Chapter 61: The Bible and Global Prayer- Henry Blackaby Chapter 62: Prayer and Spiritual Awakenings- Glenn Sheppard Chapter 63: Prayer and Evangelism- Alvin L. Reid Chapter 66: Strategic Prayer for God's Mission and Missionaries- Mike Barnett Chapter 69: Prayer and Spiritual Warfare- Chuck Lawless Chapter 70: Mobilizing Prayer Advocacy- Eleanor Witcher Chapter 75: Prayer for the Harvest- Paula Hemphill Chapter 76: Prayer Journeys: Praying on Location for the Nations- Pat Allen Chapter 80: The Lord's Model of Prayer for the Kingdom- Darrell W. Johnson

Remember Who You Are...

Remember Who You Are...
Author: Ken Winton
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2012-08-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0768488060

You Are Here—>God’s Heart You have been embraced with an outrageous authenticity of an exchanged life, His for yours. Most believers have never been taught that God is always in a good mood and totally in love with them. As a result, families and churches create shaming cultures that place Christians in spiritual bondage. Remember Who You Are presents the truth that only the powerful love of God and a revelation of who you are to Him can break this too-common oppression. Then you can be confident knowing you are loved and carry the authority Jesus gave you as His Bride. Thought-provoking chapter topics include: The True Nature of God Is there Spiritual Abuse? Humanity’s Deepest Issue God Believes in You God Says You Have All Authority Remember Who You Are challenges you to examine what you believe about yourself in light of your relationship with God as the Bride of Christ. Very helpful with this self-examination are the in-depth, interactive study questions that accompany each chapter.

Love Language of God

Love Language of God
Author: James W. Sheets
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0768490235

Author James “Buddy” Sheets gives a clear picture of the love of God as He intends for us to understand it. In the busyness and activity of our modern lives, it is easy to forget that love relationship that the Lord so desires to have with every believer. A clear image of that loving relationship between Christ and His Bride, the church, is outlined here for those who would like to have a closer, more intimate relationship with the Savior. Don’t let that intimate relationship with Jesus get lost in the everyday hubbub of life.

Dreams and Supernatural Encounters

Dreams and Supernatural Encounters
Author: Julie Meyer
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2011-05-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0768489857

Dreams and Supernatural Encounters is a collection of personal experiences between God and an ordinary young woman through dreams and angelic visitations that are explained in great detail. Each supernatural encounter teaches something unique about God and how He communicates with His beloved children. From the United States to Israel, Asia, Iceland, and Poland, each experience brings God closer to hearts worldwide. From the tragedy of the sex trade to the committed houses of prayer, each dream encourages believers who are facing uncertain seasons in life. Your dreams mean more than you know! Don’t be surprised if, while reading these dreams, you think, “Wow, God is talking directly to me!” You will be encouraged, inspired, and uplifted with every encounter shared.

Wedding Rites

Wedding Rites
Author: Michael P. Foley
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2008-04-21
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0802848672

Many engaged couples, no matter what their personal style, find themselves turning back to tradition for their wedding ceremony. Is there a way to follow tradition and still carve your own wedding path? Yes, there is - with this unique book in hand. Michael Foley presents meaningful wedding traditions so old that they're practically new again. Roman Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, and Jewish wedding traditions fill this comprehensive guidebook, the only one of its kind. From music and flowers to vows and ceremonies to blessings, Foley's Wedding Rites contains a vast assortment of rich traditions very usable in weddings today. Best of all, it's easy to reference and easy to use! Wedding Rites includes concrete suggestions for each facet of your wedding, from engagement to reception; guidelines for designing your own distinctive wedding program; practical advice for interfaith weddings; forgotten wedding customs - carecloths, loving cups, coin blessings, and others.

Nuns' Priests' Tales

Nuns' Priests' Tales
Author: Fiona J. Griffiths
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2018-03-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 0812249755

List of Abbreviations -- Prologue -- The puzzle of the nuns' priest --Biblical models : women and men in the apostolic life -- Jerome and the noble women of Rome -- Brothers, sons, and uncles : nuns' priests and family ties -- Speaking to the bridegroom : women and the power of prayer -- Conclusion -- Appendix : Beati pauperes.

Empowered through Union

Empowered through Union
Author: Amanda Howard
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2014-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1490826785

The Church has entered into a new dimension of the supernatural called, "Walking in the Realm of Love." It is now the hour to fully embrace the high calling of love and live out the "more excellent way" of the Kingdom through our partnership with the Lord. Empowered through Union reveals glimpses of the ultimate mystery of union between the uncreated God and humanity. Embark on a revelatory journey into the biblical understanding of the Bridal Paradigm while learning how to walk confidently as the bride of Christ. Witness firsthand how the kingdom of God functions on the foundation of love and how all who bear the name of Christ are anointed to be messengers of love, producing excellent fruit. The torrent of God's love and grace is washing over every believer, empowering them to embrace the impossible and live every day as the inheritance of Christ. You have been fashioned with a divine purpose and placed on the Earth for such a time as this! Arise, into your identity and fulfill destiny as a history shaper in this most urgent hour!